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DeSantis announces appointment of a key transition advisory committee

by John Lucas | Dec 6, 2018

Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday the appointment of more than 40 members to a new transition committee, this one advising him on matters relating to education and workforce development. The group will be chaired by the head of the State Board of...

Nikki Fried relies on Adam Putnam and her own sister in preparing for new job

by John Lucas | Dec 5, 2018

The only Democrat to hold a statewide office in Florida beginning next month will count on a family member to help organize her inaugural events. Agriculture Commissioner-elect Nikki Fried announced Wednesday that her sister, Jenni Shaffren, will serve as co-chair of...

Gov. Scott decides to remain governor until Jan. 8

by John Lucas | Dec 4, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott will forego being sworn-in to the U.S. Senate on Jan. 3 so he can finish-out his term as governor before heading to Washington, D.C.. As the Capitolist first reported on November 28, Scott was considering a plan that would delay taking the oath of...

Current Governor and Cabinet meet for final time

by John Lucas | Dec 4, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott and the current members of the Florida Cabinet met for the final time as a group Tuesday morning at the Florida Capitol. Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam are term-limited and will leave next month at the end...

From speaker to education commissioner? The speculation appears to be building momentum

by John Lucas | Dec 3, 2018

Speculation that former House Speaker Richard Corcoran could be Florida’s next education commissioner under Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis continues to build momentum in Tallahassee. The rumor began to circulate late last week when Politico quoted an anonymous source who...

Voting equipment won’t be the only subject election supervisors will be talking about this week

by John Lucas | Dec 3, 2018

Florida elections officials are meeting this week in Sarasota at the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections Mid-Winter Conference. This year’s meeting takes on added significance following last month’s General Election that resulted in historical...